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Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 156 new COVID-19 cases Jan. 8

News Staff

Friday, January 8, 2021

Beaumont confirmed 156 new COVID-19 cases Jan. 8, according to data from the city's Public Health Department, marking 538 so far this week. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation.

Woodville police chase ends in death

Police pursuit ends in deadly crash

News Staff

Friday, January 8, 2021

At approximately 1 p.m. on Jan. 8, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers received a report of a single vehicle crash on US 190 in Tyler County. The crash occurred just east of CR 3550 and involved a stolen vehicle.

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 84 new COVID-19 cases Jan. 7

News Staff

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Beaumont confirmed 84 new COVID-19 cases Jan. 7, according to data from the city's Public Health Department, marking 382 so far this week. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought.

South East Texas Food Bank

Food Bank appoints interim president/CEO

Jennifer Johnson

Thursday, January 7, 2021

The Southeast Texas Food Bank has temporarily elevated Director of Development Jimmy Sparks to the role of interim president/CEO, as the nonprofit continues to search for a permanent replacement for outgoing leader Dan Maher, who is leaving for another position closer to home in Virginia.

'Dolla 4 Lyfe'

Repeat customer shot repeatedly by repeat felon

Jennifer Johnson

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Rustin Chase McKinsey, a 34-year-old Beaumont man also known as “Dolla Bill,” pleaded guilty in federal court on Jan. 6 to discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Stephen J.

CDC data details mutated strain of COVID-19 easier to transmit

Texas identifies case of COVID-19 variant

Jennifer Johnson

Thursday, January 7, 2021

The first known Texas case of the COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant, originally noted in the UK, has been identified in a resident of Harris County, according to information from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 175 new COVID-19 cases Jan. 5

News Staff

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Beaumont confirmed 175 new COVID-19 cases Jan. 5, according to data from the city's Public Health Department, setting a daily record. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought.

Big Sandy Creek

Sandy Creek hunting closed

Jennifer Johnson

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Big Thicket National Preserve issued two temporarily closures of approximately 566 acres in the center of the 10,688-acre Big Sandy Creek Unit hunting area, ending on Jan. 20, to facilitate an important resource management survey and study at these two locations.

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 49 new COVID-19 cases Jan. 4

News Staff

Monday, January 4, 2021

Beaumont confirmed 49 new COVID-19 cases Jan. 4, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought.

Randy Crouch

LC-M football coach, athletic director retiring

News Staff

Monday, January 4, 2021

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Randy Crouch has announced his intentions to retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year. According to Crouch, “After playing or coaching for 55 years, it’s time.

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